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Washington County Deputies serving the<br />City of Cornelius responded to a reported fight on South Beech Street. Deputies investigating the fight learn a knife was used and the suspect fled the scene. The suspect was located by deputies and arrested.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and collided with a power pole. The driver did not survive his injuries.

Washington County Child Abuse Detectives search for additional victims following the arrest of an Aloha man.

The Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue program invites young adults ages 14 to 21 who are interested in law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical services to attend this open house and learn more about this opportunity.

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man on allegations of breaking into several cars and stealing property. He was tracked down and arrested.

David Bergquist, a former Deputy at the Sheriff’s Office, reached a plea agreement as part of an extensive investigation into alleged misconduct that<br />began in April 2015. The plea included his resignation from the Sheriff’s Office and a<br />conviction for harassment.

Washington County Deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to a reported vehicle crash on South Palmetto Way. Deputies investigating the crash contacted one of the parties who fought with them and was arrested.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be assessed by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®) next month. A team of inspectors will arrive on Monday, April 11, 2016, to review all aspects of Sheriff’s Office operations in light of national standards considered priorities for large law enforcement agencies. The inspection will end on Thursday, April 14. The public has several opportunities to give input to the<br />inspection team on Sheriff’s Office services.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies, with the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post, conducted an undercover compliance mission where<br />underage adults attempted to buy alcohol from stores.

Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a man that has been reported missing and is possibly in danger due to health issues.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a robbery at a cellular phone store and tracked down and arrested an Aloha man.

Michael Alexander was arrested and booked into the Canyon County Idaho Jail on charges stemming from a Meridian, Idaho criminal investigation.

Sheriff’s Deputies capture a wanted man after an extensive search. He attempted to run and hide to avoid capture and was tracked down and arrested.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and local police agencies have received numerous complaints from the public concerning a warrant, jury duty, unpaid taxes or utility bill scam. The scammer asks for a payoff to avoid arresting the person that<br />supposedly has a warrant, missed jury duty or had other financial issues.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for the person that fired a gun into a house early this morning. Although there were several people in the house at the time of the shooting, no injuries were reported. 

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for information that will assist them solve a burglary at a state office.

Detectives have arrested a person related to a homicide in Metzger late this afternoon.

Three fallen law enforcement officers will be honored on the Oregon House Floor on Tuesday, February 9 at 10:30am. Fallen Washington County Deputy Robert Talburt will be honored at this time.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle collided into a building causing significant damage.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to a hit and run crash involving a parked van. The investigation led them to a Cornelius man who deputies arrested for DUII.